Laguna Beach Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee - February 5, 2024

February 5, 2024

Executive Summary

- The Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Committee (EDPC) met on February 5, 2024, to review structural assessments, emergency preparedness initiatives, and subcommittee updates. - IDS Group and Public Works staff delivered a presentation on Tier 1 structural assessments of the Corporation Yard and SOCWA lift stations to evaluate seismic vulnerabilities. - The Laguna Beach Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) reported on recent training activities and earthquake readiness initiatives, including FEMA's Unreinforced Masonry Hazard Assessment information. - The Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council provided updates on the South Area Wildfire Task Initiative (SAWTI) with data from January 2024 and comparative results spanning 2022-2024. - Subcommittee reports covered Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, Communications, Earthquake Readiness, Emergency Circulation, Emergency Medical, Fire Risk Mitigation, and Policy & Ordinance initiatives. - The committee approved draft minutes from the January 8, 2024 meeting. - Committee members discussed proposed agenda items for the next scheduled meeting on Monday, March 4, 2024.

Key Decisions

- Approved draft minutes from the January 8, 2024 EDPC meeting. - Accepted the Tier 1 structural assessment presentation for the Corporation Yard and SOCWA lift stations. - Received and accepted the CERT report on earthquake readiness and recent training activities. - Received and accepted the Greater Laguna Coast Fire Safe Council report on SAWTI data.